used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
react verbally
From this reading “I’ll get up,” said Tom, in answer to the threat recorded in the last chapter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
BAFFLEDnounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading THE BURGLAR BAFFLED.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
BURGLARnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading THE BURGLAR BAFFLED.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “I’ll get up,” said Tom, in answer to the threat recorded in the last chapter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This night he had neglected to do so.
divisible by two
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I’ll get up,” said Tom, in answer to the threat recorded in the last chapter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This night he had neglected to do so.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This night he had neglected to do so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading USUALLY Tom slept with the revolver under his pillow.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
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From this reading “I’ll get up,” said Tom, in answer to the threat recorded in the last chapter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
immediately past
From this reading “I’ll get up,” said Tom, in answer to the threat recorded in the last chapter.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading This night he had neglected to do so.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This night he had neglected to do so.
on one occasion
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading USUALLY Tom slept with the revolver under his pillow.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading “I’ll get up,” said Tom, in answer to the threat recorded in the last chapter.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading USUALLY Tom slept with the revolver under his pillow.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ll get up,” said Tom, in answer to the threat recorded in the last chapter.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading USUALLY Tom slept with the revolver under his pillow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This night he had neglected to do so.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BURGLAR BAFFLED.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This night he had neglected to do so.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading “I’ll get up,” said Tom, in answer to the threat recorded in the last chapter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This night he had neglected to do so.
male cat
From this reading USUALLY Tom slept with the revolver under his pillow.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading USUALLY Tom slept with the revolver under his pillow.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I’ll get up,” said Tom, in answer to the threat recorded in the last chapter.
under normal conditions
From this reading USUALLY Tom slept with the revolver under his pillow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
which person or people
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading USUALLY Tom slept with the revolver under his pillow.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even had it been there, however, it would have been as much as his life was worth to reach for it, as the motion would have been at once understood by the ruffian, who stood over him with a knife in his hand.
